Don't worry sweet friends....there was some good news. The teatpot's lid was perfect and...

So were the matching 6 teacups and saucers! All were all intact. Amazing!

I do have a miniature Rose and Ivy Arthur Wood teapot and I am so very grateful for that.

The blooming pink tulips at the cottage helped to cheer my up.

The teapot was a such a fabulous find for $12.99 and I was overjoyed when I found it. Now I feel guilty that I was so clumsy and didn't wrap it up properly. Poor darling teapot!

So the treasure hunt is on for more roses and ivy.

I was so sad at first but I realize that it isn't the end of the world.... all of my children and family and friends are safe and healthy! It really was a very good lesson for me. I am always rushing around! I must try to to slow down and be more careful.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Years ago I gifted my sister with a Royal Albert Bridesmaid Rose teacup since she had just found the coffee pot in her treasure hunting travels.

Then she recently gifted me with the cream and sugar and matching tray. Thank you Sweet Sis!

I was determined to find the teacup and within a few weeks of searching high and low, I located two Bridesmaid Rose teacups....

This sweet Bridesmaid Rose cup and saucer I found through an online pic on Kijiji. I managed to contact the Antique Mall called Almonte Antique Mall in Almonte Ontario where a dealer had it in a showcase in his stall. (Do you believe it - $5.00)? But the postage was four times it's cost.

The other pretty Bridesmaid Rose I was elated to find through Etsy at Country Lady China in Rocky Hill New Jersey.

It was a big trip out west for these two pretty teacups.

I did think that they were identical when I first saw their pics online but as you can see they are quite different. The one on the left has more gold on the pedestal base but has less gold on the upper trim of the cup

and saucer.

But I do love uniqueness and variety in my collections!

This dear teacup travelled

2,982 miles (4316 km) from New Jersey to British Columbia.

And this little darling travelled 2686 miles (4316 km) from Ontario to British Columbia.

A grand total of 5668 miles.

Not an easy accomplishment at such a distance for two delicate and fragile teacups to travel.

But the shop owners did an amazing job and fortunately they arrived safely to their new home.

Sometimes it's difficult for a teacup to make it safely out of the china cabinet to the dinner table, right?

(Thank you Lanny for the flowers from Easter dinner.)

I am thrilled with my new purchases and will continue to search for tea plates and a coffee pot in Royal Albert's Bridesmaid Rose.

About Me

Dear Friends,
Thank you so very much for visiting me at the Cottage and Castle. I live in Western Canada and relax in paradise in Birch Bay, Washington. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 35 years and have 3 adult children - 2 boys and 1 girl, one daughter in law and a precious grand daughter and new grand son!. I love all things pretty and pink, especially flowers and china. I spend my free time searching for collectible treasures. I thank God for my many blessings! I wish you good health and happiness in all that you do!